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This freedom song was sung as an anthem of protest during the civil rights movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance. The composer has combined it with original music, to the...view details

The Moses Hogan a cappella arrangement of this spiritual is an absolute showstopper, and has electrified audiences since its debut in 1996. Now men's and women's choirs can experience the same excitement...

Gospel and spiritual meet in this creative arrangement, which effectively uses modulation and word painting to give the feeling of "climbing the mountain." The performance notes help to make this an excellent...view details

Scored for SSA, this bluesy setting of the well-known spiritual features lots of unison singing and a nice accompaniment that will fit perfectly with younger choirs. Rhythmic twists and the big ending are all...view details

Building on the heritage of the great arrangements of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth creates his own unique approach to the traditional spiritual in this setting for treble voices and...

The modal riffs, bluesy piano accompaniment, whispered phrases, and layered percussion in this setting of the traditional spiritual create a mysterious atmosphere that really dramatizes the story of the...view details

With its driving beat and enormous appeal, this powerful gospel work has become the definitive selection in this style for an entire generation. Use one or two soloists and be prepared for spontaneous,...view details

This a cappella classic by composer Houston Bright has been a staple of choral repertoire for many years. Greg Gilpin has adapted the work for SSAB voices, making it suitable for developing and smaller choirs...view details

Throughout their history, African American spirituals have been sung in a variety of contexts. From plantation fields to places of worship to concert halls, the genre has served the purpose of communicating...

This is cool! The story of Jonah is masterfully set to exciting, creative music, and the big ending is great! The voices whispering "Jonah" and the dramatic dynamics are especially effective. Highly...view details

Powerful vocal pyramids, a contemporary piano accompaniment and compelling harmonies combine to make this an extremely strong choice for mixed and treble choirs. A winner for any performance occasion, and the...view details

Based on a traditional spiritual, with piano and optional percussion, this thoughtful concert work urges children to restore the earth through environmental advocacy and repair. Appropriate for Earth Day or...

Premiered at the World Choral Symposium in Minneapolis, this gospel praise song was inspired by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic piano accompaniment adds to the excitement, making this a...view details

The iconic spiritual arrangement by Moses Hogan has been masterfully adapted for treble voices by Rollo Dilworth. From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call and response sections, this is a work...view details

If you buy only one new spiritual setting this year for your a cappella choir, this is the one you want! Brimming with dynamic contrasts, rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness, it is an absolute thrill...view details

This setting of a popular African-American spiritual uses the traditional text, while the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in...view details

Featured in the movie "Sister Act II," this gospel powerhouse was a big hit in 1969 for The Edwin Hawkins Singers. Previously available only in digital format, this arrangement continues to be popular with...

Evoking the visions of John the Revelator, this African-American spiritual depicts the twelve gates of the city, representing eternal freedom. This arrangement features the traditional as well as original...view details